Black turtle bean vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between black turtle bean and chia seeds
- Black turtle bean has more folate, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, chia seeds have more selenium, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
- Black turtle bean's daily need coverage for folate is 99% more.
- Black turtle bean has 4 times more potassium than chia seeds. Black turtle bean has 1500mg of potassium, while chia seeds have 407mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +268.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +294.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1625% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +806.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.25 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
63.25 g
Water:
11 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3315.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.387 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2860.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6015% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.387g | 23.665g | 155% |
| Folate | 444µg | 49µg | 99% |
| Selenium | 3.2µg | 55.2µg | 95% |
| Fiber | 15.5g | 34.4g | 76% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 2.723mg | 75% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 860mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 631mg | 47% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 30.74g | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.955mg | 8.83mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 335mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1500mg | 407mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.9mg | 0.62mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 22% | |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 4.58mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.899mg | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 3.33g | 14% |
| Iron | 8.7mg | 7.72mg | 12% |
| Protein | 21.25g | 16.54g | 9% |
| Copper | 1mg | 0.924mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 63.25g | 42.12g | 7% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 486kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.078g | 2.309g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.193mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 47.75g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.12g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.14g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0.436mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.894mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.697mg | 1.371mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.459mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.32mg | 0.588mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.112mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.098g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)